Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Job description

Agency

Department

Who We Are

University Health Services empowers Texas A&M students through integrated care that supports their physical and mental health. As part of Texas A&M Health—the university’s comprehensive health science center—our clinicians provide the highest level of care in medicine, counseling, psychology and emergency medical services that fosters students’ academic, personal and professional success.

What We Want

The Certified Pharmacy Technician I, under supervision, performs technical duties associated with the preparation of prescription orders.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.  

Responsibilities

Medication Responsibilities

• Performs technical duties associated with the preparation of a prescription order.

• Assists in distribution of pharmaceuticals at Student Health Services.

• Assist customers in person and by phone by answering basic questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication-related inquires.

• Assist in processing outdated pharmaceuticals for disposition.

Inventory Responsibilities

• Assists with receiving and stocking merchandise.

• Reviews expiration dates for prescription and over-the counter stocks; assist with disposal of expired medication.

• Participates in bi-annual physical inventory.

Administrative

• Provides customer service support and maintains general appearance of the pharmacy.

• Assists with scheduling and training of student workers and support staff.

Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination education and experience.

• One year of related experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

• Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting.

• Related experience in a college health pharmacy environment.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Time management capabilities and prioritization skills.

Other Requirements and Factors:

• The individual in this position may be required to handle Personally Identifiable Information1 (PII) as defined by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and Protected Health Information2 (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. The individual is required to handle PII and PHI in accordance with University Health Services (UHS), Texas A&M University System policies, and all applicable federal regulations.

  • PII includes information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information.

  • PHI refers to any health information that can be linked to a specific individual and is protected under federal privacy regulations.

• FERPA and HIPAA training are required upon employment and must be completed on a recurring basis as determined by policy and job duties.

• This is an in-person position, located at Beutel Health Center on TAMU Main Campus.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• This will be a 10-month position.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.